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Beantown’s Spiced Cider

Serves 15

This hot apple cider is spiced with cinnamon, cloves and vanilla. It’s a perfect way to warm up after a Fall walk.

Beantown’s Spiced Cider

Ingredients

  • 1 gallon apple cider
  • 20 cinnamon sticks, divided
  • 20 whole cloves
  • 1 vanilla bean, sliced
  • 24 packets Equal® sweetener*
  • Substitute 1 cup Equal sweetener for the packets.

Preparation

  • Combine cider, 5 cinnamon sticks, cloves and sliced vanilla bean in a large saucepan. Heat to boiling on medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in Equal until dissolved. Cool at room temperature 4 hours. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • When ready to serve, strain mixture. Discard cinnamon sticks, cloves and vanilla bean. Heat cider on medium heat until warm.
  • Serve in heated mugs, garnishing each with one of the remaining 15 cinnamon sticks.

Nutrition Information (per serving)

  • Calories: 134
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 33 g
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 27 mg

Exchanges

  • Fruit - 2